Historical feature: Burning of Washington D.C 1814

Burning of Washington D.C

On August 24, 1814 British set fire to many public buildings including the White House in Washington D.C.The White House was set ablaze causing extensive damage.The house was painted again with white color.The British assert that the attack was in retaliation for the American looting of York, upper Canada (Now Toronto) in 1813.Of the many spoils taken from the white house when it was ransacked by British troops, only two have been recovered:A painting of George Washington and some Jewelry.